Mark your calendars and prepare your films, Freehub PRESENTS is returning for 2027!

We're inviting riders, creators, and storytellers to submit their current or upcoming films to the Freehub PRESENTS film festival. We welcome passion projects, rich storytelling, and creative short films that are not yet released online. More event info coming soon, including details on locations, tickets, supporting partners, and more. You can also check out the 2026 line-up of films and screening schedule!

Important Dates

• Submission Deadline: March 31, 2027
• Selected Film(s) Materials Deadline: April 15, 2027
• Premiere Event: Summer 2027, Bellingham, WA (premiere and additional screening details to be announced)

Reasons to Participate

• Open to anyone and no cost to submit
• Selected films have options to release online via Freehub.com later in 2027
• Selected filmmakers will receive complimentary VIP tickets and NW Tune-Up festival passes valued at over $550
• “Viewer Choice” wins a cash prize and products from our sponsors
• Have your film be part of an international film tour of more than 30 live events
• Support community! All film fest screening events benefit local nonprofit trail advocacy organizations

Submission Guidelines

• All submissions must be original content NOT released on the internet 
• Film submissions must be mountain bike related
• All entries must have all copyrighted materials cleared and documented
• Multiple entries can be submitted for consideration
• Submissions can be any length up to 20 minutes long, but 5 to 10 minutes is often best
• Max 20-second end credits
• Rough cut submissions are due March 31, 2027 via our submission form below

Selected films will be promoted through Freehub with:

• Dedicated marketing campaign driving to Freehub PRESENTS live screening events (summer + fall) and on-demand streaming (fall)
• Film Teaser promotion on Freehub.com channels
• Film company or filmmaker bio to be displayed on Freehub.com channels
• Filmmaker and film description to be included in festival release assets
• Option to release film online via Freehub.com
• Additional visibility via partner and sponsor channels, including the NW Tune-Up festival platforms

Submission Form

If you have any questions or need any help with your submission, please reach out to us at info@freehub.com.